A complete guide to Italian immigrants

# Italian Immigrants # Introduction Has anyone ever dreamed of moving to Italy? Imagine working in high fashion or finance in Milan, teaching English in Rome or studying art in Florence. Italy is full of opportunities. In addition, this country is cheap and enthusiastic, no wonder it is so tempting to immigrate to Italy! The following is compiled and published!

1. A complete guide to Italian immigrants

1. Understand the legal requirements for moving to Italy. If you are a member of the European Union, it is easy to move to Italy. You can live and work there freely without a visa. However, all other people who come to Italy for non-tourist purposes need a work visa.

Foreigners need to organize more than just work visas. The length of your stay determines the next step. Non-EU citizens who stay for three months need to register with the nearest police station. In addition, you need to apply for a registration certificate for a stay of three months to five years. You can do it at the nearest city hall.

Find a job before moving.

In the past ten years, Italy has often been one of the countries with the highest unemployment rate in Europe. The youth unemployment rate remains an ongoing challenge, at about 20%. In short, under these challenging conditions, it is suggested to find a job before moving to Italy.

Many foreigners have noticed that the working culture in Italy is unique. In the private sector, long working hours are the norm. 9 am to 7 pm is the standard time. However, lunch is very long and leisurely (sometimes full of wine! In the public sector, the average working week is 36 hours. But the weekly working hours are Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 2 pm.

Understand the cost of living

When it comes to the cost of living in Italy, there is good news and bad news. On the bright side, if a person is frugal, the annual expenditure (excluding rent) may be less than 65,438+00,000 euros. All big cities, including Rome, have affordable accommodation. Life in Italy is easy without a car, and public transportation is not expensive.

Besides, it is easy to live a good life with very little money in Italy. Some espresso, cakes, pasta, cheese, bacon, olive oil and wine in the world are sold at extremely low prices. It is affordable to go to the mountains or the seaside for a holiday. Similarly, every large and small community is full of beautiful public art and architecture.

On the downside, taxes in Italy are very high. Therefore, Italy is usually considered as one of the most expensive countries in the EU. After paying taxes and rent, many foreigners and international citizens feel that their wages are getting less and less.

The following are the average costs of some common items:

A simple lunch: 15 Euro

Dinner for two in a mid-range restaurant, three courses: 50 euros.

Cappuccino: 1-2 Euro

A bottle of mid-range wine: 5 euros

One kilogram of apples: 2 euros

One kilogram of local cheese: 13 euro

A dozen eggs: 3 euros

4. Find a place to live in Italy

The cost of renting a house in Italy is usually reasonable. But compared with other costs and wages, renting a house in Italy is expensive. In some cases, real estate agents can help new residents find rental accommodation. English newspapers, forums for foreigners, and even signs posted on property windows or community bulletin boards are all good places for you to start your search.

The lease in Italy is much longer than the average time. "Temporary" lease can last up to 18 months. The standard lease is at least three years, sometimes even four years. Breaking the lease can be costly and difficult. So many foreigners choose to rent a spare bedroom from another foreigner for 6 to 12 months to find out where they want to live and what kind of accommodation they want for a long time.

Another option is to buy a property when you move to Italy. About 70% of Italians own their own houses. Therefore, many smaller communities are facing owners, not tenants. Theoretically, buying a property in Italy requires a valid residence permit. However, there are many exceptions to this rule. For example, many "reciprocal countries", including the United States, allow their citizens to buy real estate in Italy without a residence permit.

Anyone who intends to travel to Italy can testify that there is a lot of news about small towns with sparse population in Italy selling houses as low as 1 euro. Although this is tempting, potential Italian owners should pay attention to the additional conditions of such quotations. This includes living in the village for a certain period of time and paying property tax. The community requires the new owners to make a minimum investment to increase the value of the property. Therefore, it is fair to call these properties extreme "fixed assets" investment at the price of 1 euro!

5. Understand the Italian health care system

Italy's national health care plan SSN is one of the plans in the world. Almost all medical expenses are provided for applicants, and there are few out-of-pocket expenses. SSN services include all hospital visits, general practitioner visits and expert appointments. Coverage has also been extended to medical examinations, such as mammography and Pap examination, prescription and diagnostic examination. Partly because of this excellent care, the life expectancy of Italians is above average, reaching 82.3 years.

However, Italy's medical system is not perfect. Hospital waiting time is a common complaint. In addition, another issue of constant concern is the time needed to see experts, especially in rural areas.

6. What is the Italian school system like?

Public education in Italy is free and has a high standard. Children start primary school at the age of six, which is compulsory education. However, many parents also choose to send their children to kindergarten when they are young.

Italian high schools are very different from American schools. For example, Italian courses focus on specialized courses. On the positive side, students are fully prepared for their future. However, when they are teenagers, they do face the challenge of making serious decisions.

Italian schools are considered to be very progressive. In 20 19, the minister of education announced that all Italian students must study climate change and sustainable development. Italy is the first country in the world to do so.

7. Establishing banks and financial institutions in Italy

It is easy to open a bank account in Italy. There are three institutions to choose from: credit banks, cooperative banks and cooperative credit banks. In order to open an account, you must go to the bank in person. You must show your passport, proof of address and your card or employment contract. You also need your tax number. Like any banking system, there are multiple accounts to choose from.

Not all new residents have tax numbers or tax numbers. But long-term foreigners suggest that new residents get a financial document immediately. Everything is crucial, from filling out the lease application to getting the local telephone number. When you have finished all the settings, you need to give this number again and again. Fortunately, it is easy to get one. You can apply for this number at the Italian embassy abroad, or go to the Italian tax bureau in Italy before moving to Italy.